It simply must happen gradually. It must be cared for, and hosted; it takes time and people with great communication skills to set the tone and tend the conversation.

它必须逐步地产生，并给予照料及运作;这需要时间，以及寻找有良好沟通能力的人们来奠定基调，并管理这些对话。

The overture set the tone for the entire opera.

序曲为整部歌剧定下了基调。

The book's preludes set the tone for the entire story.

这本书的前奏为整个故事定下了基调。

The solemn music set the tone for the memorial service.

庄严的音乐为追悼会定下了基调。

The initial meeting set the tone for the entire project.

最初的会议为整个项目定下了基调。

The opening speech set the tone for the entire conference.

开幕演讲为整个会议定下了基调。

The manager's formal greeting set the tone for the meeting.

经理的正式问候为会议定下了基调。

His opener set the tone for the rest of the meeting.

他的开场白为接下来的会议定下了基调。

The movie's leadin scene set the tone for the entire film.

电影的引言场景为整部影片定下了基调。

The first two stanzas of the poem set the tone for the rest.

这首诗的前两诗节为整首诗定下了基调。